Prepare against Lazar Stavnjak
FM · Bosnia & Herzegovina · World #12,000 classical · FIDE ID 932027
Our database contains 264 games by Lazar Stavnjak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lazar Stavnjak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lazar Stavnjak before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,141 | 2,289 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,244 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,244 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 80 | 105 | 79 | 30.3% |
| As White | 132 | 48 | 48 | 36 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 132 | 32 | 57 | 43 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lazar Stavnjak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lazar Stavnjak's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 132 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Stavnjak usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Stavnjak usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Stavnjak usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 51.5% | 41.4% |
| c5 | 24 | 35.3% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 45.2% | 57.9% |
| d5 | 16 | 38.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 14.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Lazar Stavnjak's chess games
All 264 games by Lazar Stavnjak in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 80 wins, 105 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Dalibor Stojanovic | 2,499 | 14th chT-BIH | C13 |
| Dec 2008 | Miroslav Markovic | 2,442 | 21st Belgrade Trophy | B30 |
| Sep 2021 | Milan Vukic | 2,399 | 19th chT-BIH | E08 |
| Sep 2021 | Vlado Jakovljevic | 2,337 | 19th chT-BIH | B90 |
| Nov 2012 | Adnan Karahmetovic | 2,299 | 1st Lukavac Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BIH 1 | 2018 | 27 | 14 | 2,192 |
| chT2-BIH | 2017 | 17 | 8 | 2,198 |
| Gorazde Open | 2011 | 14 | 10 | 2,227 |
| Jelah Akademija 002 | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,137 |
| Bodensee Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,186 |
| 29th chT-BIH | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,097 |
| 31st chT-BIH 1A | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| 30th chT-BIH 1 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lazar Stavnjak's chess games?
264 games by Lazar Stavnjak, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Lazar Stavnjak has played.
What does Lazar Stavnjak play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Lazar Stavnjak opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lazar Stavnjak answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Lazar Stavnjak play as White?
As White, Lazar Stavnjak's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lazar Stavnjak play as Black?
As Black, Lazar Stavnjak most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 132 games.
What is Lazar Stavnjak's FIDE rating?
Lazar Stavnjak is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Lazar Stavnjak played?
Our database contains 264 games by Lazar Stavnjak, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 105 draws, 79 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lazar Stavnjak?
264 games by Lazar Stavnjak reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.